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#3200 of 4,742 schools in NY
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY
A New York City Geographic District #28 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133-25 GUY R BREWER BLVD, Jamaica, NY 11434
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,668
Median home value
$585,600
Median rent
$1,409/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Community Voices Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Is 59 Springfield GardensEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District #28
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #43 of 50
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is a public middle school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,200 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
What grades does Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 serve?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
The student-teacher ratio at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 rank in NY?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 ranks #3,200 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72's MySchoolScout rating?
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 a charter school?
No, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 a Title I school?
No, Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72?
83.4% of students at Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.3%
- Phone
- (718) 723-6200
- Area population (ZIP 11434)
- 67,611
- Area average commute
- 47.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11434; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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